Practice going through your mental walk mentally or even by writing it down. The best time to practice this technique is at night right before you go to bed to help imprint the place in you mind and depend on it in situations of stress.

Mindful Meditation:

Simply sit straight in a chair or lie down. Close your eyes, and pay attention to your breathing. Don’t try to force your breath to go faster or slower. Make sure that when you breathe in, your belly is rising (not your chest). When thoughts or distractions arise, even if it happens a hundred times: acknowledge it, but then let it slip away.

“54321” exercise:

Name 5 things you can see in the room with you.

Name 4 things you can feel (“chair on my back” or “feet on floor”).

Name 3 things you can hear right now (“fingers tapping on keyboard” or “TV”).

Name 2 things you can smell right now (or, 2 things you like the smell of).

Name 1 good thing about yourself.

Fifteen Minute Game:

Tell yourself that if you still want to harm yourself in 15 minutes, you can. When the time is up, see if you can go another 15.

Analyze an Object:

Choose an object in the room. Examine it carefully and then write as detailed a description of it as you can. Include everything: size, weight, texture, shape, color, possible uses, feel, etc.

Write

Lists:

Make a list of reasons why you are going to stop cutting. Every time you get the urge, read the list to remind yourself why you shouldn’t.

Make a phone list of people you can call for support. Allow yourself to use it.